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Snowbound
Yeah, that’s the Minuteman, poking his head — barely — above the snow. He’s been standing guard near Compo Beach for 100 years, and says he’s never seen a winter like this one. Two of the many...
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Just A Minute(man)
The Minuteman — a Compo Beach icon since 1910 — looks as watchful as ever, as work proceeds on a new fence at his base. (Photo/Tom Feeley) For over 100 years, Westporters (not all of them teenagers)...
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Minuteman Statue Vandalized Again
It was bad enough last month, when someone stuck flowers in the Minuteman’s musket, and hung a peace sign around his neck. That photo on “06880″ — without a word of text — spurred a record 293...
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The Minuteman, Benedict Arnold And The Battle Of Compo Hill
For over a century, the Minuteman has stood as Westport’s most beloved symbol. Harry Daniel Webster’s statue was dedicated in June 1910. But this will make you feel really old: The skirmish it...
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One Sure Sign That Christmas Is Here
If you don’t like the Christmas lights downtown — and who does? — don’t despair. Just head a couple miles south. There — as he does every year — the Minuteman sports a Santa stocking. (Photo/Matt...
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Westport’s Oldest Hockey Fan
Since he first arrived in 1910, Westport’s Minuteman has been decorated in many ways. He’s worn a Santa Claus hat and Easter bunny ears. He’s sported a bra. He’s even been an anti-war protester, with...
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Minuteman Statue: That’s A Wrap
The Minuteman statue just begs to be decorated. Over the years he’s worn a Santa Claus hat and Easter bunny ears. He’s had flowers — and a bagel – stuck in his musket. It’s all in good fun. Even if,...
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Minuteman Takes Months
Westport is filled with alert “06880” readers. Many have emailed me recently, asking, essentially: WTF is up with the Minuteman statue? After a frenzy of restoration activity in late summer, our...
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At 104, Minuteman Looks Better Than Ever
The Minuteman statue — Westport’s most recognized symbol — will be officially unveiled at 3:30 this afternoon (Monday). He’s undergone a nearly year-long restoration effort, for the 1st time since...
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Lucy Loved The Minuteman
The unveiling of the recently renovated Minuteman caused a few old-timers* to reminisce about one of the statue’s most famous star turns. In 1957, Lucy and Ricky Ricardo “moved” from their East 68th...
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Minuteman Speaks Up For Autism Awareness
The Minuteman has been many things during his 100-plus years in town: Santa Claus. Easter bunny. Anti-war protester. Today, however, may be the 1st time he’s an advocate for autism awareness. Our town...
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